What Does It Take To Succeed As a Travel Agent?

How Much Can I Expect To Earn?

This depends on whether you’re a solo operation or employ a host agency. With a host agency, you can expect higher commissions as independent agents are pooled for strength in numbers. An average cruise commission for a fully independent agent is about 10%, while agents using a host agency may receive upwards of 16%.

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WHO MAKES AN IDEAL TRAVEL AGENT?

ENTREPRENEURS

Starting your own brand and building a business can be tough. Get the resources you need to succeed and push yourself!

SECOND CAREER

You’ve nailed it in corporate America already, and are ready for your next career. Take your organizational skills, attention to detail and passion for helping others and rock a new business as a travel agent!

PART-TIMERS

Work on your time and at your pace. You can make as much as you want.

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TOP 5 FAQs

What Is A Host Agency?

In addition to providing administrative services, a host agency ensures travel agents get the best pricing by pooling independent travel agents together under one umbrella.

Why Should I Use A Host Agency?

There are a number of excellent reasons, including access to lower rates and higher commission. With Travel Planners, you get paid twice a month, rather than waiting until your client finishes their trip. You’ll also have access to over 1,000 suppliers, many of which would otherwise not typically work with smaller outfits.

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What's A Typical Commission?

With a host agency, you can expect higher commissions as we have pooled independent agents for strength in numbers. An average cruise commission for a fully independent agent is about 10%, while agents using Travel Planners International receive an average of 16%.

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TRAINING FOR SUCCESS

Don't go it alone. Get the training you need from the experts you can trust.

TRAINING FOR SUCCESS

Don't go it alone. Get the training you need from the experts you can trust.

I have been in the Travel Industry 12 years. I started in Corporate and Government Travel and for 3 years now owned my own Travel Business. I always knew I would be in Leisure Travel somehow. I knew I wanted to show my clients all the things I love about travel. I wanted them to visit places they have always dreamed of and be so glad they did. I want them to experience foods, culture, wildlife, scenery, and anything else in between.
I always said my use of a GDS system was my biggest strength. I had to learn all the airport codes and that was huge. Now I find that my skills speaking to folks either on phone or in person were my area of expertise. I love that part of my job the most. I believe in eye contact and shaking of hands and all the personal touches. My clients love it and I love them!